Under the same roof from where Mahesh Bhupathi announced how he and his colleagues were trying to build on the success of the Indian Professional Tennis League’s first season, Nirupama Sanjeev (formerly Vaidyanathan) gave her damning verdict of how the scene hasn’t changed at all for Indian women’s tennis in the last two decades.

Apprehensions over a new concept in tennis have disappeared as top international players have embraced IPTL, feels Mahesh Bhupathi, whose league will feature a marquee match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the capital this season.

The tie will be held from September 18-20 at the RK Khanna Tennis Stadium. Though Pune had been shortlisted as a possible venue, the players were against it. "The higher altitude would have suited the Czechs more. For the players, Delhi was always the first choice."

"The key for me has been staying injury free. The last seven months have seen me stay healthy and therefore able to build on my game and confidence. It’s no longer stop and start," said Bhambri, the hero of India’s recent Davis Cup win against New Zealand.

The Indian doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni suffered a shock straight-set mauling at the hands of New Zealand's Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniell on Saturday, leaving India trailing 1-2 against New Zealand in the Asia/Oceania Davis Cup Group I tie.

On Friday when Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic was supposed to be playing in the Davis Cup for his country, news emerged that the 22-year-old Tomic, suspended from the tie for his critical comments of Tennis Australia and performance director Pat Rafter, had been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida earlier in the week.

India's Davis Cup challenge against New Zealand is off to a faltering start as India number one Somdev Devvarman went down to far lower-ranked Kiwi Michael Venus 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 in the Asia Oceania Group I tie in Christchurch on Friday.

This Wimbledon, Indian tennis players proved that when it comes to doubles, we are right up there with the best. While Leander Paes and Sania Mirza got the trophies and the subsequent accolades, Rohan Bopanna’s performance was also noteworthy.

At 42, Leander Paes keeps on piling his doubles trophies. He is now the oldest man ever to win a Grand Slam. His longevity and doggedness deserve applause. Sania Mirza notched another mark for the dismal legacy we have in women's tennis. That's also great.